spell out — to explain something in detail or very clearly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to explain something in detail or very clearly
Pronunciation (IPA): /spel aʊt/
Korean meaning: 자세히 설명하다, 명확히 하다
Korean pronunciation: **스펠** 아웃
Example Sentences
- The boss had to spell out why eating pizza during meetings was unprofessional.
- Can you spell out your email address? I keep typing it wrong.
- My mom had to spell out that 'cleaning your room' didn't mean shoving everything under the bed.
spell out
VERB//spel aʊt//
to explain something in detail or very clearly

to explain something in detail or very clearly
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When you spell out the truth, never sell out or yell out!
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Origin
spell(철자)와 out(밖으로)이 결합하여 '철자를 하나씩 밖으로 꺼내다'는 의미에서 '자세히 설명하다'로 확장된 구동사
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“The boss had to spell out why eating pizza during meetings was unprofessional.”
“Can you spell out your email address? I keep typing it wrong.”
“My mom had to spell out that 'cleaning your room' didn't mean shoving everything under the bed.”
“The contract spells out all the responsibilities of both parties.”
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